Latex sponge questions from a make up student.
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Feb 14, 2013
Lizzy M.
I suggest a beauty blender. It's latex free, can easily be washed and reused, and is relatively inexpensive.
Feb 17, 2013
Kristan P.
Highly unsanitary to use the same sponge on multiple clients. sponges hold a lot of bacteria. I know if I did that for state Board I would be failed right then and there.
Feb 14, 2013
Annie D.
Hi, juts a few questions about latex sponges.
- Can you clean them and if so, what's the best way to do so? (My teacher told me to bin them once used)
- What are alternatives to using latex sponges, especially with someone who's allergic to them.
-Exactly how much should a person spend towards a supply of latex sponges?
Feb 15, 2013
Caitlin M.
I would also suggest just disposing of them after one use or getting a beauty blender or beauty blender knock off. Sephora has one or you can look on Amazon. I just use brushes myself though. Its cheaper over time to invest in something you can wash. The ones in the packs are meant for one time use, even if you wash them they don't hold up very long.
But for multiple clients it is easier to use a disposable sponge for each one. Its quicker than washing a sponge or brush in between and is much more sanitary
Feb 17, 2013
Kristan P.
Highly unsanitary to use the same sponge on multiple clients. sponges hold a lot of bacteria. I know if I did that for state Board I would be failed right then and there.
Feb 17, 2013
Kristan P.
Cross contamination. dont get in a habit of it.
Feb 17, 2013
Caroline C.
I don't think you can clean them - Imagine all the shit they ''suck up'' x)
There are lots of sponges that don't have latex in them, just look around!
As much as you like, but I would prefer using brushes though, if you can
Feb 23, 2013
Caitlin M.
I just found and brought a beautyblender knockoff at TJMaxx for $5. They had a few different styles. I'd check those out. They can be washed and reused. I would buy a couple so you can have one for multiple clients at a time. But again, using disposables would be faster and the most hygienic.
And I forgot to address the latex allergy thing completely. Whoops lol. But depending on how severe it is, I don't think the sponge would be in contact with the skin long enough to cause much of a reaction. But I would do a test on a small area and see. But if someone is severely allergic I'm sure there's a company out there that makes latex free ones. Or you could get a beautyblender or two and keep it on reserve for those that are allergic. Brushes are always good too. I like to use a brush to get most of the product on and then use a sponge to blend. It cuts down on thr time the sponge would be touching the face.
Feb 23, 2013
Marie H.
If you choose to get beauty blenders, you would have to wash between each client... And even then, I wouldn't really recommend it. I'd suggest just investing in a good set or two of brushes and spot cleaning them.